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To lead the team to deliver all channel Sales, Markdown, Stock, Intake and Profit Plans.
Job Responsibility:
Review Previous Seasons and produce SWOT Analysis with supporting information
Alongside the Merchandiser and Buyer create the strategy for the department and present
Create category level product mix using history, SWOT and SMT Plan
With Senior Merchandiser formulate the space and grading plan for store distribution
Ensure that the WSSI is updated with the buy plan and the KPI’s are signed off with the Senior Merchandiser
Attend key selection meetings with the Senior merchandiser and Buyer
Build the Range plan
Build Layout plans in conjunction with buying and VM
Ensure that scheduling and Ideals are in place for your area of responsibility
Manage the Stock seasonality within the WSSI
Overview the ratios for all buys in conjunction with Assistant Merchandiser
Ensure that the Buy matches the plan Buy
Establish working relationships with Supplier Base
Manage the order books both in season and preseason to ensure that the most accurate information is always in the system
Manage Intake at category and line level
Reviews’ weekly trading performance and achieved KPI’s, identifying Issues and the course of action in preparation for the weekly trading meetings and submit to the senior merchandiser
Propose and agree actions to recover risk and maximise opportunities with the Senior Merchandiser and Buyer at category and line level
Monthly – Capture all agreed actions in the monthly forecast reviews
Work up the forecast from category/Season level to Buyer Group
Meet and gain approval: Incorporating Forecasting any sales variance to plan
Creation of OTB’s
Management of commitments – On time delivery, rebuys cancellations
Markdown proposals
Provide Retail with Rack List/Hit List through Merchandise Assistants
Manage the range plan in Season reflecting any changes
Manage Line cards
Visit and understand the store base on a regular basis. Create action plans to Optimise Store performance communicating to the retail Team anything that may impact store performance
Manage the store option plans to ensure each store has the optimum amount of stock and neither too full or lacking key lines
Establish collaborative working relationships within Team and across functions
Requirements:
Experience within a similar role is essential
Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous